1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Herd of Swine is a 1868 by Charles Jacque, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene rural scene, with a woman standing in the center, surrounded by a group of pigs. The woman is dressed in a long, dark dress and a headscarf, holding a stick in her right hand. She stands on a grassy area, with rocks and trees scattered around her. In the background, a hill rises, with more trees and a cloudy sky above. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the woman and pigs standing out against the softer, more muted background. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful rural scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to explore the works of Charles-Émile Jacque.
Charles-Émile Jacque (23 May 1813 – 7 May 1894) was a French painter of Pastoralism and engraver who was, with Jean-François Millet, part of the Barbizon School. He first learned to engrave maps when he spent seven years in the French Army.
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